Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing

Introduction

In a global economy defined by volatility, disruption, and relentless competition, manufacturing operations cannot be managed in isolation. They must be tightly aligned with the overall business strategy to ensure cost efficiency, speed, flexibility, and long-term competitive advantage. Operations strategy provides the framework for making critical decisions on capacity, technology, outsourcing, location, and process design — choices that directly determine whether a company thrives or falls behind.

This Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing training course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to design and execute operations strategies that strengthen competitiveness. It blends strategic thinking with practical analysis to help delegates evaluate trade-offs, optimise resources, and align operational capabilities with customer and market needs.

Delegates will explore global best practices, from lean operations and agile manufacturing to digital transformation and sustainability. They will also learn how to position operations as a driver of innovation, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

By the end of this GLOMACS Operations Strategy & Competitive Manufacturing training course, participants will return with the insights, frameworks, and action plans to transform operations into a source of lasting competitive advantage.

Objectives

• Explain the role of operations strategy in overall business success.
• Analyse strategic choices in capacity, technology, and outsourcing.
• Evaluate the alignment between operations and competitive priorities.
• Apply frameworks to optimise cost, quality, speed, flexibility, and innovation.
• Develop and implement an operations strategy roadmap.

Training Methodology

The training course combines strategic models, interactive discussions, group exercises, and scenario planning. Delegates will apply real-world frameworks to design and evaluate operations strategies for their organisations.

Organisational Impact

• Stronger alignment of operations with business goals.
• Enhanced decision-making in capacity, technology, and sourcing.
• Improved ability to respond to competitive pressures.
• Increased agility, profitability, and customer value.
• A roadmap for long-term operational excellence.

Personal Impact

• Improved strategic and analytical skills.
• Greater confidence in making high-impact operational decisions.
• Broader understanding of global manufacturing competitiveness.
• Enhanced leadership capability in operations and strategy.
• Recognition as a strategic thinker in manufacturing.